Jan Franz Chan


Jan Franz Norbert Joselito Almario Chan is a Filipino lawyer and politician.

Early life and education

Chan was born in 1991 in Quezon City. He finished a Bachelor of Science in Management, Major in Legal Management in 2011 and Juris Doctor in 2015 at the Ateneo de Manila University. He finished the Master of Laws in Energy & Clean Technology Law at UC Berkeley School of Law in 2018.

Legal career

Jan Franz Chan was a senior partner at ChanRobles & Associates Law Firm and a consultant for the Philippine National Oil Company.

Political career

Ako Bicol won two seats in the House of Representatives following the [2025 Philippine House of Representatives of the Philippines|House of Representatives elections|2025 elections] which was filled in by Zaldy Co and Alfred Garbin. Co, who was implicated in the 2025 flood control project controversy, resigned on September 29, 2025.
On November 12, 2025, Chan was proclaimed as Ako Bicol's third nominee replaced Co, when he took his oath as House of Representatives member on January 26, 2026.
He pledged to focus on passing a comprehensive renewable energy law; a bill strengthening mental health support systems, especially for parents of children with special needs, and disaster resilience.

Personal life

Chan hails from Rapu-Rapu, Albay. Aside from being a lawyer, he was also a real estate broker. He also previously worked for the World Wide Fund for Nature.